2025 - 2026 (Current)
The 7th grade AVID Elective Course is part of a comprehensive program designed to enhance a variety of skills. It focuses on goal setting, teaching students to monitor actions and overcome obstacles, fostering resilience and strategic planning. The course also engages students in career and college exploration, promoting informed decision-making for their future paths. The…
Seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a developmental class in which proper vocal singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many types of vocal music are sung, including popular and folk music. Seventh grade choirs perform in programs and compete in UIL contests during the year.
Seventh grade is a performance-based curriculum that serves as a developmental class in which proper choral singing, music theory, and music literature are studied. Many styles of choral music are sung, including popular and folk music. Seventh grade choirs perform in programs and compete in UIL contests during the year. Students may be required to…
Concert Orchestra at the seventh grade level is open only to those who have had training in the elementary string program in Arlington or elsewhere. No beginners are enrolled. The program is set up as a continuation of basic string training with an introduction to fine string literature. More emphasis is given to performance.
Orchestra at the seventh grade level is open only to those who have had training in the elementary string program in Arlington or elsewhere. No beginners are enrolled. The program is set up as a continuation of basic string training with an introduction to fine string literature.More emphasis is given to performance. Seventh grade orchestras…
This course is designed for pianists from beginner to advanced. Topics include piano keyboarding, music theory, reading music, and ear training. No experience needed for beginners. More advanced students will have the opportunity to grow in their performance skills. Course Location: Gunn JH
All prospective band students are given a musical aptitude test in the spring of their sixth grade year. This test is given to determine musical ability of the student, but is not necessarily a criterion by which all band students are selected. Beginners start in the seventh grade. The band program is divided into three…
Students are given opportunities for exploring, organizing, understanding, and evaluating their own ability for creative expression in a variety of media: paint, clay, charcoal, pastel, fiber, printmaking, sculpture, etc. Craftsmanship and active participation in the creative process will be encouraged. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various shows and competitions throughout the year.…
This modified course integrates the teaching of English 7 (SP 7100) and Reading 7 (SP 7150) for campuses not offering separate courses. This course integrates the study of writing and reading skills. Students will develop more complex reading skills by analyzing a variety of text genres and forms of media while simultaneously enhancing their proficiency…
This alternate course provides instruction for acquiring prerequisite skills in reading, writing, listening, following directions, communicating needs, and basic computer literacy skills. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student’s IEP.